Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dates of the 2018 CSA seasons?WINTER 2018 CSA (6 WEEKS): January 16th - February 21st, 2018SPRING 2018 CSA (16 WEEKS): April 9th - July 27th, 2018FALL 2018 CSA (14 WEEKS): August 13th - November 16th, 2018​​How many people will a CSA share feed?Because every family or individual has different eating habits, we hesitate to give a definite answer but here are some general guidelines: For our Spring and Fall seasons, we provide two share size options to our members. The Full Share is $30/week and is designed to provide the shareholder a good portion of their weekly vegetables. The Full Share generally contains 8 to 10 items per week. Our smaller share option is the Value Shares which is $20/week and will have 5 to 7 items each week. The Value Share is designed to provide produce for smaller families and individuals that spend less time cooking on a weekly basis. For our Winter CSA season, we provide one share size option to our members. Our Winter Veggie Share is $26/week and contains 6 to 8 items per week.

What kind of resources about cooking and storing produce does Collective Harvest provide?All members will receive a weekly CSA newsletter chock full of recipes, updates from the farms, and tips and tricks for produce storage and preparation. We know that you may sometimes receive items in your share that you are unfamiliar with, and we believe it is extremely important to provide our CSA members will the tools necessary to successfully use their CSA produce each week. Still have questions about using specific items? Ask the staff person at your pickup location for additional help!

We are currently working on a recipe listing which we hope to make available to members by the start of the Spring 2018 CSA.

​How do I pay for my CSA share?We accept PayPal, cash and check payments. We ask that our members pay in full when they sign up for the Winter CSA season. For our Spring and Fall 2018 seasons, we ask that our members pay a deposit of $150 on signup and then pay the remainder of their balance by April 3rd, 2018.

Please contact us if you are interested in the CSA but are concerned about paying for your share in its entirety by the start of the season. We are happy to work out a payment plan with you on an individual basis! We also offer discounted shares to low-income individuals and families interested in joining the CSA community. Check out more information about our Fresh Food Fund here.

Can I get a refund for a missed week of my CSA share?Unfortunately, we cannot offer credit or extra produce for missed pickups. Unclaimed shares will be donated to a local organization providing food assistance such as the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. For more information, check out our CSA Member Agreement. ​Can I send someone else in my place to pick up my CSA share?Of course! Feel free to send a family member, friend or even neighbor to pick up your share if you are unable to make your pickup.

Can I split my CSA share with another individual or family outside of my household?Yes! You can add up to three users to your membership during sign up, and all of these users will receive weekly CSA newsletters and all other communication. Please note that you are responsible for dividing out the payments between multiple users yourself. If you send in payments under multiple names, please make sure to list the primary user listed on your share on your check.

What kinds of items will I receive in my Winter CSA share?Although every season is a little bit different, here is a list of items you will typically see during the Winter season: beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, collard greens, kale, mustard greens, lettuce, radishes, spinach, sweet potatoes, turnips and winter squash.